For idol dramas, aren't good looks and handsomeness enough? Why so many demands?
Dithering and being picky, this one won't do, that one won't do either. What, are you trying to fly?
A crowd of male artists complained inwardly, but dared not show the slightest expression on their faces.
Chen Mingzhang was a renowned director of idol dramas, having made countless stars famous.
Almost every artist he favored became popular.
Every artist harbored a dream of becoming a top star, so naturally, they dared not offend the magnate before them.
Just then, the stagehand responsible for the clapperboard rushed over, panting, "Director Chen, Jiang Ling... Jiang Ling is here..."
"Jiang what Jiang? Am I not agitated enough already?"
Chen Mingzhang said irritably.
Immediately, his expression changed, "Wait... Jiang Ling, you said Jiang Ling is here?"
The stagehand quickly nodded, "Yes, it's Jiang Ling."
Chen Mingzhang frowned, "What is she doing here?"
The stagehand said, "She probably heard you were preparing to film 'Prince Becomes a Frog' and came specifically to audition for the female lead role of Ye Tianyu."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mingzhang became excited, "Where is she? Hurry and invite her in!"
He originally didn't pay much attention to the casting of the female lead, Ye Tianyu. He intended to wait until the male lead was confirmed, and then choose a female artist from the auditionees who had good chemistry with the male lead.
But upon hearing that Jiang Ling might come to audition for Ye Tianyu, his mindset completely changed.
As the most popular female star in the entertainment industry at the moment, Chen Mingzhang never dared to expect Jiang Ling to act in his drama.
This was because idol dramas were the least demanding genre in terms of acting.
In the eyes of serious drama actors, those who acted in idol dramas were merely pretty faces, nothing more than decorative vases.
For serious drama actors to star in idol dramas was seen as self-degradation and a lack of self-respect.
Jiang Ling was recognized by the industry as an actress with superb acting skills, a powerhouse in serious dramas. Why would she consider acting in an idol drama?
But then he thought, a good actor shouldn't care about the genre of the drama they are acting in.
Serious drama actors looked down on idol drama actors not only because idol dramas didn't require particularly good acting skills, but also because serious drama actors lacked the visual appeal. They could only rely on their skills, and naturally, those who couldn't get the grapes would say they were sour.
Jiang Ling, however, was different. She possessed both the skill for serious dramas and the looks for idol dramas, so she could act in anything she pleased.
Although idol dramas were disdained by serious drama actors, it was undeniable that they were the genre with the strongest styling capabilities and the easiest to become popular.
Actors who achieved explosive fame through idol dramas earned tens or even hundreds of times more than serious drama actors.
With such a large cake, she, the top star among top stars, had no reason not to have a slice.
The stagehand, upon hearing this, quickly said, "Alright, I'll go invite her!"
Chen Mingzhang turned to look at the male artists who were auditioning and waved them away, "We have something to attend to today, please come back tomorrow!"
The male artists were also genuinely surprised to hear that Jiang Ling had arrived. Knowing that Chen Mingzhang would certainly give her a warm welcome, they wisely dispersed.
The assistant beside him, confused, asked, "Director Chen, didn't you say that the male lead is the core, and only after the male lead is confirmed can the female lead be selected? How come..."
"What do you know?"
Chen Mingzhang rolled his eyes and interrupted him, "Jiang Ling is Jiang Ling, and the female lead is the female lead. Can they be the same?"
Indeed, when filming idol dramas, it was customary to select the male lead first before confirming the female lead.
However, there were always exceptions to every rule, and Jiang Ling was one such exception.
Her exquisite acting skills could complement any young male actor, creating a sense of chemistry between them.